Sometimes, the uglier, the better! In this level 2 reader, young readers will meet the ugliest of animals. Follow these funny-looking creatures and learn how their strange looks help them in the wild. Interesting photos and carefully leveled text make this book perfect for reading aloud or for independent reading.

Learn about ugly animals and how their strange bodies help protect them.

Sometimes, the uglier, the better! In this level 2 reader, young readers will meet the ugliest of animals. Follow these funny-looking creatures and learn how their strange looks help them in the wild. Interesting photos and carefully leveled text make this book perfect for reading aloud or for independent reading.

Explore 12 species that you hope you'll never come across, from sharks, snakes, jellyfish, bears, tigers and mosquitoes.

An introduction to some of the weirdest creatures that live in the ocean including anglerfish, lionfish, and hagfish.

Take a tour around the world to meet all kinds of bears in this delightful pre-reader. Kids love bears and in this book they'll be introduced to them all: Grizzly, polar, sun, sloth, black, and brown. Great full-colour photos reveal details about how and where they live. Perfect for beginning and young readers, National Geographic Pre-readers include simple, expert-vetted text and large, engaging photos on every page. A vocabulary tree at the beginning of the book introduces kids to key words in concept groups, helping kids make connections between words. Plus, a wrap-up activity gives kids a chance to use what they've learned, while expanding their understanding of the world.

What kinds of interesting critters live amongst the forest trees? Adult and child readers can find out together in this new Level 1 co-reader from National Geographic Kids, full of engaging photos and fun facts.